Saturday, June 27, 2026
A US federal trade court panel has raised serious doubts about the legality of President Donald Trump’s 10% tariff on most imports, questioning whether the country’s trade deficit alone justifies such sweeping duties. During a hearing on Friday, 10 April 2026, at the US Court of International Trade, judges examined lawsuits filed by 24 primarily...
Korea (Rep.) and the UAE will implement their Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) on 1 May 2026, following the completion of domestic approval procedures and bilateral consultations to expedite its entry into force. The CEPA, signed on 29 May 2024, was confirmed after the National Assembly of Korea (Rep.) ratified the trade deal and the...
The German Federal Ministry of Finance has issued a draft ordinance on 8 April 2026 proposing amendments to the minimum tax report ordinance (MinStBV), including a structural and legal update to reporting rules under the Minimum Tax Act (MinStG). Under Section 75 of the Minimum Tax Act (MinStG), corporate groups are required to submit a...
The Lithuanian State Tax Inspectorate has extended the deadline for filing the personal income tax (PIT) return and paying the tax due for certain taxpayers using the investment account regime, with the order published on 31 March 2026. Under the decision of the State Tax Inspectorate, permanent residents of Lithuania who applied the investment account...
Angola’s National Assembly unanimously approved, in general terms, the Startup Law Proposal, with 181 votes in favour, paving the way for the creation of a specific legal framework for innovative companies in Angola on 19 March 2026 Presenting the bill, the Minister of Industry and Commerce, Rui Miguêns de Oliveira, explained that the initiative aims...
Ghana’s President have signed the Growth and Sustainability Levy (Amendment) Bill 2026 into law on 31 March 2026. Referring to the amendment to the Growth and Sustainability Levy Act, the President stated that the levy had previously been increased from 1% to 3%, but the current amendment reduces it back to 1%. He explained that...
Bangladesh’s National Board of Revenue (NBR) is considering making VAT registration, known as a Business Identification Number (BIN), mandatory for opening or maintaining business bank accounts, in a move aimed at widening the VAT net. Under the proposed measure, businesses may be required to provide a BIN when opening or continuing current accounts. According to...
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order imposing sweeping tariffs on imported patented pharmaceuticals, with rates reaching 100% for most products not manufactured domestically. The measure, formalised through a proclamation issued on 2 April 2026, aims to strengthen national security and reduce American dependence on foreign pharmaceutical supply chains. The White House also...
The US IRS has released Notice 2026-25, setting out updated limits on housing expenses for 2026 under Section 911 of the Internal Revenue Code. This notice provides adjustments to the limitation on housing expenses for purposes of section 911 of the Internal Revenue Code for specific locations for 2026. These adjustments are based on geographic...
New Zealand Inland Revenue has announced, on 31 March 2026, that the Taxation (Annual Rates for 2025–26, Compliance Simplification, and Remedial Measures) Bill received Royal assent on 30 March 2026, enacting it into law. The legislation introduces a wide-ranging package of tax, GST, and social policy amendments, introducing significant changes to the Income Tax Act...